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Sentar, Inc.

Database Administrator

Charleston, SC

Install, configure, and maintain database servers and processes, monitor system health and ... Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options * Group Term Life ...

Sentar

Database Administrator

Charleston, SC · On-site

Install, configure, and maintain database servers and processes, monitor system health and ... Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options * Group Term Life ...

Sentar

Database Administrator

North Charleston, SC · On-site

Install, configure, and maintain database servers and processes, monitor system health and ... Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options * Group Term Life ...

Avtal

Database Administrator (DBA)

Austin, TX · On-site

Database Administrator (DBA) Austin, TX About Avtal Avtal helps collection agencies connect with ... Monitor database health and performance, implementing proactive improvements and alerts. * Help ...

Sphinx LLC

Database Administrator

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$135K - $180K/yr

The DBA is an IT professional responsible for designing, implementing, administering, and ... Health Savings Account (HSA) * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional ...

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How much do healthcare database administrator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for healthcare database administrator in the United States is $49.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.46 and $59.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities of a Healthcare Database Administrator?

As a Healthcare Database Administrator, your typical day may involve monitoring database performance, ensuring data security and integrity, implementing regular backups, and troubleshooting issues as they arise. You'll often work closely with other IT professionals, system users, and healthcare staff to optimize database functionality and resolve access or data discrepancies. Additionally, you may play a key role in supporting compliance audits and facilitating system upgrades or migrations. This blend of technical tasks and collaborative problem-solving keeps data flowing smoothly and supports critical healthcare operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Healthcare Database Administrator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Healthcare Database Administrator, you need expertise in database design, administration, and troubleshooting, often backed by a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Familiarity with database management systems like Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and experience with healthcare-specific regulations such as HIPAA, along with certifications like CompTIA Healthcare IT Technician or Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals navigate complex data environments and collaborate with both IT staff and healthcare providers. These abilities are crucial to maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting seamless healthcare operations.

What does a Healthcare Database Administrator do?

A Healthcare Database Administrator manages and maintains databases that store sensitive patient and medical information. They ensure data integrity, security, and availability while optimizing database performance. Their responsibilities include database design, troubleshooting issues, implementing backups, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations like HIPAA. They work closely with IT teams and healthcare professionals to support efficient data management and reporting.

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Database Administrator

Database Administrator

Center for Elders' Independence

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Database Administrator (DBA)

The Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the elderly) organization (PO) that uses an interdisciplinary team approach for care planning and implementing purposeful high quality, affordable, and integrated health care services to the elderly.  Our elderly meet PACE requirements as prescribed by CMS and are referred to as participants.  Our PO includes Adult Day Health Centers and primary care clinics, promoting participant autonomy, quality of life and the ability for individuals to live in their communities  


THE POSITION: The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the performance, integrity, availability, and security of organizational databases. The DBA ensures data is stored, processed, and accessed efficiently while supporting application teams and business stakeholders.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries and indexes
  • Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backups, and restores
  • Manage database security, access controls, encryption, and compliance
  • Implement data integrity, replication, and capacity planning
  • Support application development with schema design and database changes
  • Automate routine database administration tasks
  • Document database architecture, standards, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of hands-on database administration experience
  • Strong SQL and database performance tuning skills
  • Experience with backup, recovery, HA/DR, and monitoring tools
  • Familiarity with cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is a plus
  • Knowledge of data security, compliance, and audit controls
  • Success Measures
  • Database uptime and performance SLAs met
  • Fast recovery from incidents
  • Secure, compliant, and scalable data environments

The above job description is intended to communicate the general function of the mentioned position and by no means shall be considered an exhaustive or complete outline of the specific tasks and functions that will be required.  CEI reserves the right to change job descriptions, site assignments, and or work hours as required by the needs of the program.  All employees are expected to perform their duties within their ability as required by the job and/or as requested by management.   

Center for Elders’ Independence is a PACE (Program of All- Inclusive Care for the Elderly) organization that uses an interdisciplinary team approach to care planning and care implementation for the purpose of providing high quality, affordable, integrated health care services to the elderly, including an Adult Day Health Center, and promoting autonomy, quality of life and the ability of individuals to live in their communities. Unlike other healthcare plans, CEI is not a "fee-for-service" plan. It is a “capitation” healthcare plan. CEI is paid a set amount for each person enrolled in our program, whether or not that individual seeks care. We are a growing company that offers stability and continues to thrive.